Exploring Unit Conversion Within a Measurement System Using a Rain Gauge Activity

Exploring Unit Conversion Within a Measurement System Using a Rain Gauge Activity

Convert inches per hour to inches per day to measure the rate of rainfall. Vary the rate of rainfall and explore the steps of the conversion.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open vraag 1

Why do the “hours” units in the ratios get crossed off?

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Open vraag 2

Why is multiplying by the same as multiplying by the number 1?

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